The group of donations comes amid the recent launch of the school's “Power of Penn Law: Advocates for a New Era” Campaign, which aims to increase accessibility, alleviate student debt, and hire innovative faculty members.

Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim was chosen to participate this fall in Penn's Writers at Risk program, but could not speak on campus due to Trump administration's travel ban. Now, Perry World House and Kelly Writers House are waiting to figure out next steps.

The trial, which began on Oct. 15, unearthed previously confidential admissions secrets during its three-week run, including the preferential treatment of legacy students and children of wealthy donors.